Month: January 2011

  • 04 – Introducing, The Burb Household

    John, Jennifer and Lucy Burb

    Introducing The Burb Household. John, Jennifer & Daughter Lucy. New Residents of 10 Forest Way. John & Jennifer are renting the property from Sim City entrepreneur Malcolm Landgraab IV. They hope this will enable John to concentrate on raising young Lucy while still retaining enough of their savings to live comfortably while Jennifer looks for meaningful employment.

    10 Forest Way Exterior

    First floor. Only John & Jennifer’s bedroom.

    First floor bedroom layout

    Ground Floor. Kitchen area, open plan Lounge/ Dining Room, Bathroom and Lucy’s Bedroom.

    Ground floor living area layout

    Lucy heads to school as John & Jennifer ‘relax’.

    John and Jennifer relaxing
    Lucy heading to school

    John brushes up (no pun intended) on his painting as Jennifer looks for a job.

    John painting at the easel

    Jobs as a Wallflower and Furniture Assembler are tempting but while Jennifer has never considered life as an Assassin, a job as a Scout pays well and at least she wont get her hands dirty.

    Wallflower career option
    Furniture Assembler career option
    Scout career option

    The welcoming committee of Brandi Broke, Chris Garvey & Tanya Metcalfe arrive. Tanya, completely ignoring the fact John is stood painting in his underwear, settles down to a freshly made (by Jennifer) Lunch Meat sandwich.

    Tanya Metcalfe eating lunch

    Brandi & Chris chat whilst watching TV as John, still utterly oblivious to the house-guests, continues his painting. Jennifer eats her lunch… And Tanya uses the Toilet.

    Guests in the living room

    The welcoming committee chat among themselves as Jennifer washes the dishes from lunch and John continues to paint.

    Welcoming committee socializing

    Jennifer’s brother, Daniel Pleasant, has invited Jennifer Downtown.

    Daniel Pleasant inviting Jennifer out

    Daniel has taken the unusual but undoubtedly bold step of bringing both his wife, Mary-Sue AND mistress Kaylynn Langerak with him as the siblings visit Maple Pool & Spa in Downtown Sim Heights.

    Daniel, Mary-Sue, and Kaylynn Downtown

    Kaylynn & Mary-Sue play Darts as Daniel plays chess with Marcel Jocque, and Jennifer makes use of the community shower facilities.

    Community lot activities

    Jennifer buys a new Cell Phone for herself and a Handheld Video Game console for Lucy.

    Jennifer at the kiosk

    Mary-Sue seems to have taken a liking to Dirk Dreamer, her Daughter Lilith’s boyfriend…

    Mary-Sue and Dirk Dreamer

    Mary-Sue and Jennifer chat in the Hot-tub.

    Hot tub chat

    As Dirk plays chess with his Girlfriend’s Father’s Mistress.

    Dirk playing chess with Kaylynn

    The awkwardness continues as Kaylynn joins Jennifer & Mary-Sue in the hot-tub.

    Kaylynn joins the hot tub

    Jennifer meets Count Ethan Taylor.

    Jennifer meets the Count

    And almost immediately takes a disliking to him.

    Jennifer showing dislike

    Mrs. Crumplebottom lectures Jennifer about wearing a swimsuit even though she has only moments ago come from the hot-tub.

    Mrs. Crumplebottom lecturing Jennifer

    Even when Jennifer dresses, Mrs. Crumplebottom is not satisfied and lectures her some more.

    Mrs. Crumplebottom continues lecturing

    Kaylynn also suffers the wrath of Mrs. Crumplebottom. Mary-Sue looks on approvingly.

    Mrs. Crumplebottom lecturing Kaylynn

    Even after dressing, which is arguably worse, Mrs. Crumplebottom continues her lecture.

    Dressed and still lectured

    Kaylynn has issues with the Electrodance Sphere.

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    Jennifer complains of being hungry and decides to call it a night. In the background Kaylynn is looking sorry for herself after her Electrodance Sphere incident.

    Jennifer hungry after the club

    Jennifer heads out to the street to call a Taxi.

    Calling a taxi Downtown

    While waiting for the Taxi, Jennifer says hello to Marsha Jones, The Atrociously Evil Witch.

    Jennifer meets Marsha Jones

    Jennifer returns home, with Daniel, Mary-Sue and Kaylynn (still in swimsuit having returned to the hot-tub to wait for the taxi) in tow.

    Arriving back home

    In her own subtle way, Mary-Sue suggests to Brandi that she may not be quite as fresh as she was this morning.

    Mary-Sue and Brandi

    Lucy turns in for the night.

    Lucy going to sleep

    Moments after Jennifer falls asleep, the bedroom becomes the social hotspot of the house. Chris decides here and now would be the best time and place to serenade Tanya.

    Serenading in the bedroom

    Despite, or perhaps because of, Lazlo Curious’ (not even sure where he came from?) toxic stench, Jennifer sleeps on, as John decides to call it a night and the guests slowly leave.

    Jennifer sleeping through the chaos

    Burb Family Tree

    Burb Family Tree Diagram
  • 03 – Introducing, The Dreamer Household

    Darren Dreamer & Dirk Dreamer

    Introducing The Dreamer Household. Struggling Artist Darren and son Dirk. Residents of 195 Main Street and the first pre-made family to have their time in the spotlight.

    195 Main Street

    The 1st floor: Darren’s studio, Bedroom, Gallery and Bathroom.

    The 1st floor layout

    Ground floor: comprising Dirk’s Bedroom, Kitchen/ Dining Room, Lounge and another Bathroom.

    195 Main Street Ground Floor

    Dirk heads to school as Darren gets started on making some money.

    Darren painting at the easel

    Darren’s portrait of Dirk is starting to take shape.

    The portrait in progress

    The welcoming committee arrive. Headed up by Nathan Gavigan & Nina Caliente.

    Welcoming committee at the door

    Dirk has brought Sophie Kimbrell home with him from school and the two play video games as Bella Goth cheers them on.

    Dirk and Sophie playing video games

    Sophie waits patiently as Nathan christens another Toilet, while Dirk invites Lilith Pleasant over.

    Sophie waiting near the bathroom

    Darren, aware of the mounting bills, gets back to his painting.

    Darren painting to pay bills

    Dirk greets Lilith in traditional Dreamer style.

    Dirk and Lilith greeting

    Dirk decides to get his homework out of the way as Lilith plays video games.

    Dirk doing homework

    Darren’s portrait sells for just $67.

    The sold portrait

    Nina completes the set by falling out with Lilith.

    Nina and Lilith arguing

    Everyone tucks into Darren’s Mac & Cheese.

    The household eating Mac and Cheese

    As Lilith uses the toilet.

    Lilith using the bathroom

    Sophie plays video games as Dirk and Nathan watch.

    Gaming in the living room

    Darren heads to bed as Bella, Lilith & Nina continue to argue.

    Arguments continuing late at night

    Dirk handles the goodbyes.

    Sophie Kimbrell
    Bella Goth
    Lilith Pleasant

    Before settling down for the night.

    Dirk going to bed

    Dreamer Family Tree

    Dreamer Family Tree Diagram
  • 02 – Introducing, The Butler/ Jones Household

    Gavin Butler & Gillian Jones

    Meet Gavin Butler & Gillian Jones, the newest residents in Sim Heights. They paid $11,000 for the 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom, 50 Middle Lane.

    50 Middle Lane Original First Floor Plan

    1st Floor: Two bedrooms, Bathroom and Balcony.

    50 Middle Lane Original Ground Floor Plan

    Ground Floor: large Lounge/ Kitchen area and separate Toilet.

    50 Middle Lane Renovated First Floor

    Renovated 1st Floor, now comprising a single large Bedroom with Office area, a separate ‘Dressing Room’ and Bathroom.

    50 Middle Lane Renovated Ground Floor

    Ground Floor, now with distinct Lounge area, large Kitchen and new spiral Staircase.

    Renault Mégane on new driveway

    And a newly laid Driveway, complete with ’09 Renault Mégane.

    Renault Mégane on new driveway

    Gavin takes the new car to have an alarm installed and Gillian enjoys some music.

    Gavin and Gillian settling in

    Gillian greets Dongsool Perry and collects the daily paper.

    Gillian meeting Dongsool Perry

    Success! Gillian has found a job in the Architecture Field from the newspaper. The money is good and she will have all the cement she could ever want.

    Gillian Jones Architecture Career

    Gavin has returned and looks for a job himself. He finds a vacancy in the Gamer career as a noob. The money is not bad but his days off don’t match with Gillian’s.

    Gavin Butler Gamer Career

    Gavin comes back downstairs to find Mary Gavigan, Nathan Gavigan & Nina Caliente have come round to welcome he and Gillian to the neighbourhood, and a full blown dance party is in progress!

    Dance party with Gavigans and Nina Caliente

    Gillian and Mary tuck into some Lunch Meat sandwiches which Gillian has just made. Nathan and Nina wind down a little as Gavin is just getting started.

    Sims sharing lunch meat sandwiches

    Gavin takes the opportunity to watch silently as Gillian showers…

    Gavin watching Gillian shower

    Unaware of what happened upstairs, Gillian, freshly showered, enjoys some more music. As Gavin prepares Mac & Cheese for everyone. Nina has upset Mary.

    Kitchen drama with Nina and Mary

    And Nathan christens the new Toilet.

    Nathan christening the toilet

    Mary has another problem…

    Mary Gavigan social trouble

    Sorted.

    Mary problem resolved

    Mary gives Nina what for.

    Mary arguing with Nina Caliente

    Opting not to use any subtlety what-so-ever. Gavin and Gillian go to bed, leaving their house-guests downstairs.

    Gavin and Gillian going to bed

    Taking the hint, the guests leave.

    Guests leaving

    Butler Family Tree

    Butler Family Tree
  • 01 – Introducing, The Asland Household

    Dominic & Kara Asland

    Dominic & sister Kara recently arrived in Sim Heights. Using $41,000 of their $45,000 capital, they purchased 5 Forest Way.

    Dominic and Kara Asland arrival

    Top floor of the house, showing 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms.

    5 Forest Way Top Floor Plan

    1st Floor: Kitchen, Lounge, Dining Room and a Shower Room.

    5 Forest Way First Floor Plan

    Ground Floor and Garage.

    5 Forest Way Ground Floor Plan

    With the last of their savings, Dominic converts the basement into a cut-price ‘Rec Room’ and already has a trickle of customers.

    Rec Room conversion

    Brandi Broke, Chris Garvey & Tanya Metcalfe come round to welcome Dominic and Kara to the neighbourhood.

    Welcoming committee

    It’s not long before all three are paying customers and Dominic turns his attention to Allyn Wade.

    Poker and Darts in the Rec Room

    Brandi, Chris, Gerard Kosmokos & Kara play Poker as Tanya plays Darts and Dominic continues to woo Allyn.

    Socialising in the rec room

    Benjamin Baldwin, Conor Sims & Emily Olshfski socialise over a game of Darts as Kara gets to know Dagmar Ng & Heath Mendoza over the Poker table. The customers keep coming as Dominic focuses his attentions on Stella Roth.

    Popularity growth

    Using the power of conversation alone, and with only minutes to spare before the midnight deadline, Kara has charmed Oliver Seavey, who moves in, bringing $21,000 and his highly paid salary as a General in the Sim City Armed Forces.

    Oliver Seavey moves in

    Asland Family Tree

    Asland Family Tree
  • The Trials And Tribulations Of Sim Heights

        

    Hello and Welcome to Sim Heights, a custom neighbourhood, using Pleasantview as a template, for The Sims 2. Sim Heights was chosen as an ideal place to start a new district of Sim City, adverts were placed in various international publications for applicants to populate the new district. From hundreds of applicants, just a handful could be chosen. Experienced simmers will probably recognise a few of the faces which appear, others are creations of mine, and a simlebrity or two may make an appearance.



    Chapters Family Trees
    01. The Asland Household Asland
    02. The Butler/ Jones Household Butler
    03. The Dreamer Household Dreamer
    04. The Burb Household Burb
    05. The Bachelor/ Caliente Household Bachelor/ Caliente
    06. The Stargazer Household Stargazer
    07. The Gardner Household Gardner
    08. The Lothario Household Lothario
    09. The Broke Household Broke
    10. The Ramaswami Household Ramaswami
    11. The Monty Household
    12. The Stables/ Campbell Household
    13. The Monty #2 Household
    14. The Capp Household
    15. The Goodie Household
    16. The Picaso Household
    17. The Capp #2 Household
    18. The Traveller Household
    19. The Contender Household